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James G.

Ambassador at Emory University

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Class of 2026

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Major: Chemistry

Secondary Major: Spanish


What has been your most impactful class?

My most impactful class was CHEM 150 with Dr. McGill. I came into college with very little chemistry experience and was very nervous about how successful I would be in the subject. Dr. McGill was such an amazing, supportive professor. She convinced me to be a Chemistry major and a learning assistant for CHEM 150 and 202!

My favorite thing to do in Atlanta is...

Explore all the amazing restaurants and shops around the city.

What is your favorite Emory tradition?

My favorite Emory tradition has to be Songfest. At the beginning of the year, all the first-year residence halls come up with their own song and dance routine that is then performed at Songfest. As a first-year, I got to meet so many new people during Songfest rehearsals and made so many amazing memories. After a lot of hard work, our hall won songfest!!! This is one of my most cherished Emory memories.

On a random day, you're most likely to find me….

Studying at one of Emory's great coffee shops or the atrium in the Atwood Chemistry Building.

I'm involved with...

Fair Fight Orientation Leader American Medical Student Association Club Swimming Chemistry Learning Assistant Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Emory Wind Ensemble Emory Pep Band Emory Percussion Ensemble Volunteer at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
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